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Purpose

To enable extramural program staff to apply for nonfederal grants as part of their official duty and follow the procedures required for NIAID's acceptance of gifts and other resources.

This SOP does not apply to outside activities that are not considered a part of extramural program official duties. For guidance on approval of an outside activity, refer to How to File an Ethics Document on the NIAID Office of Ethics (OE) page.

Procedure

Extramural program staff's involvement with the research community may provide the following opportunities:

Acquiring Grants from Nonfederal Sources

Follow the procedures below.

Extramural Program Staff

You may apply for grants from nonfederal sources to support NIAID research priorities and are encouraged to collaborate with NIAID intramural scientists and the extramural scientific and business communities in applying for these grants.

If you are considering applying for a nonfederal grant, know the following:

The grant or gift from a nonfederal source must support a mission-related intramural or extramural research priority that NIAID is already conducting or is prepared to conduct without the nonfederal funds.

NIAID will be the principal beneficiary of the grant and not the extramural program staff.

Start the NIAID approval process at least three weeksbefore an application due date.

Get approval for your request for grant submission from the branch or lab chief, division director, TTIPO director, and the NIAID deputy director for science management and operations.

Accepting Gifts

Generally, NIAID can accept money to support research programs through nonfederal grants such as grants from foundations, grants from other federal agencies, and gifts such as donations of funds or property.

Extramural Program Staff

If an organization or person wants to provide funds to support an NIAID research program, discuss specifics in advance with the scientific director or extramural division director and NIAID TTIPO to develop the appropriate documentation for the specific needs of the collaboration. Refer potential donors to NIAID Gift Fund.

Get approval from NIAID officials to accept a conditional gift or to authorize the submission of a grant application.

Do not solicit gifts.

NIAID TTIPO staff will work with the program officer, outside organization, and NIAID management on appropriate documentation for accepting a grant or an unsolicited gift (Find Your TTIPO Contact). For more information, see:

Contacts

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